Lamborghini Reventon

The Lamborghini Reventón is a supercar that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. It is said to be the most powerful and expensive Lamborghini to date, costing one million euros.The official press release states that only 20 will be built, but it was later reported that the total number would be 100. The exterior styling was inspired by the F-22 Raptor. Although the exterior is all new, most of the mechanics (including the engine) are taken directly from the Murciélago LP640.

Initial reports suggest that the 6.5 litre V12 may receive a power boost of approximately 15 kilowatts (20 horsepower), bringing the new ouput close to 490 kW (660 horsepower). In spite of this, and the car's carbon fibre components, the Reventón accelerates to 100 KPH (62 MPH) in the same time as the Murciélago LP640 (3.4 seconds)

Inspired by the fastest airplanes

The present day Lamborghini models are distinguished by the clear language of their shape. The coherent proportions of the Murciélago and Gallardo highlight their power and dynamism. Sharp edges, precise lines and clean surfaces: these are ingredients of a style reduced to the essential. Each element is created exactly according to its function; ornaments and decorations are totally foreign to a Lamborghini.

With the Reventón the Centro Stile designers have coherently developed this philosophy, inspired by another sphere where speed and dynamism reign absolute: modern aeronautics, responsible for the fastest and most agile airplanes in the world. This has created an extremely precise, technically striking style with a new vitality: interrupted lines and contorted surfaces create a fascinating play of light, giving the car incredible movement.

Engine

Type-12 cylinders at 60°

Bore and stroke-88 mm x 89 mm (3.46 in x 3.50 in)

Displacement-6496 cc (396.41 in3)

Compression ratio-(11 ± 0.2):1

Maximum power-650 HP (478 kW) at 8000 rpm (guaranteed through the engine selection)

Maximum torque-660 Nm (487 lb-ft) at 6000 rpm

Engine position in vehicle-Longitudinal central-rear

Cylinder heads and engine block-Aluminium

Intake system-Variable geometry with 3 operating modes